DublinFC Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 I wanted to clarify something that I heard on a podcast. Will having TSA Precheck clearance speed up the disembarkation process through customs for us? I thought it only applied to air travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaLivin Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 34 minutes ago, DublinFC said: I wanted to clarify something that I heard on a podcast. Will having TSA Precheck clearance speed up the disembarkation process through customs for us? I thought it only applied to air travel. My understanding is that port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale) has Global Entry, but that no cruise ports have TSA pre-check at this point. We have CLEAR and pre-check; the latter expires next year and I dread going through that process again (we need a half day off for it due to our location). This time we’re going to get global entry, it’s not even $20 more so it makes sense. SpeedNoodles and DublinFC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS8VN Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 No. The port is controlled by CBP, not TSA. Pre-Check applies to TSA security screenings at airports before travel, customs is a separate screening done after international travel. DublinFC and 4ensic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted March 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 hours ago, 2Beeze said: My understanding is that port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale) has Global Entry, but that no cruise ports have TSA pre-check at this point. We have CLEAR and pre-check; the latter expires next year and I dread going through that process again (we need a half day off for it due to our location). This time we’re going to get global entry, it’s not even $20 more so it makes sense. Ok that's what I thought, maybe I heard it wrong. I will check out these other options to speed up the process. Thank you! 1 hour ago, NS8VN said: No. The port is controlled by CBP, not TSA. Pre-Check applies to TSA security screenings at airports before travel, customs is a separate screening done after international travel. Thanks for the clarification. I knew something wasn't right so wanted to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 hours ago, 2Beeze said: My understanding is that port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale) has Global Entry, but that no cruise ports have TSA pre-check at this point. We have CLEAR and pre-check; the latter expires next year and I dread going through that process again (we need a half day off for it due to our location). This time we’re going to get global entry, it’s not even $20 more so it makes sense. I just wish they’d add clear to more spots at FLL. Right now where southwest goes out of in terminal 1 you can’t use precheck if you use clear. Which seems to defeat the purpose, I’m looking to speed through, not wait longer and have to take off shoes and everything out of my bag. And on the global entry side, anyone who is thinking about precheck should go all the way to global entry. Think of it as three dollars a year that could save you nearly an hour sometimes. DublinFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razerbkfan Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 I agree with above that Global Entry helps with the airlines but doesn't apply to the port. I do highly recommend downloading and using the mobile passport app. Our last cruise on Allure as we disembarked there were basically 2 lines. Those that had mobile pass got to shortcut to the front of the line while everyone else had to work through the regular emigration line. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Razerbkfan said: I agree with above that Global Entry helps with the airlines but doesn't apply to the port. I do highly recommend downloading and using the mobile passport app. Our last cruise on Allure as we disembarked there were basically 2 lines. Those that had mobile pass got to shortcut to the front of the line while everyone else had to work through the regular emigration line. Hi @Razerbkfan, can you elaborate on the Global Entry and the mobile pass? This sounds good, but am not familiar with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razerbkfan Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Global Entry is a process that allows you to register with the TSA. It was provide you precheck status automatically on all of your flights. I think the cost is around $75 per person. You must have a passport and there are only so many locations that you can go to. For example there are only 2 in our state and you have to make an appointment, usually about 6 weeks out. The application process is online but you have to complete at a registered site with an in person interview. I think it is good for 5 years. We think it's a benefit if you fly a couple of times a year. Just getting to be in the precheck lines and not having to take your shoes off is worth it to us. Mobile Passport is a phone app mananaged by US Customs. You basically enter all of the information from your passport and answer the standard entry questions that immigration will ask you. You also upload a phone of yourself. You then show your phone along with your passport when your enter the port. Our experience has been that you get to go to a fast line in the port if you have the app loaded. Another benefit is you can load multiple people traveling with you. So for my spouse and I we only need it on one phone. Both have good websites that can answer your questions. Hope this helps. DublinFC and Baked Alaska 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Razerbkfan said: Global Entry is a process that allows you to register with the TSA. It was provide you precheck status automatically on all of your flights. I think the cost is around $75 per person. You must have a passport and there are only so many locations that you can go to. For example there are only 2 in our state and you have to make an appointment, usually about 6 weeks out. The application process is online but you have to complete at a registered site with an in person interview. I think it is good for 5 years. We think it's a benefit if you fly a couple of times a year. Just getting to be in the precheck lines and not having to take your shoes off is worth it to us. Mobile Passport is a phone app mananaged by US Customs. You basically enter all of the information from your passport and answer the standard entry questions that immigration will ask you. You also upload a phone of yourself. You then show your phone along with your passport when your enter the port. Our experience has been that you get to go to a fast line in the port if you have the app loaded. Another benefit is you can load multiple people traveling with you. So for my spouse and I we only need it on one phone. Both have good websites that can answer your questions. Hope this helps. Fantastic! It does help and carpe diem! Thanks!! DublinFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, Razerbkfan said: I agree with above that Global Entry helps with the airlines but doesn't apply to the port. I do highly recommend downloading and using the mobile passport app. Our last cruise on Allure as we disembarked there were basically 2 lines. Those that had mobile pass got to shortcut to the front of the line while everyone else had to work through the regular emigration line. The only port that uses the mobile passport app is Port Everglades right now; however, I used it when we landed in Atlanta from Punta Cana and bypassed a very long line and only waited less that 5 minutes vs over an hour in the other line. DublinFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolariumSnoozer Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Never used Mobile passport at a port but I certainly recommend it for use at the airport. I used it for my wife and myself the last time we landed at JFK and sped through customs. I hope it is as useful at the port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 26 minutes ago, Razerbkfan said: Global Entry is a process that allows you to register with the TSA. It was provide you precheck status automatically on all of your flights. I think the cost is around $75 per person. You must have a passport and there are only so many locations that you can go to. For example there are only 2 in our state and you have to make an appointment, usually about 6 weeks out. The application process is online but you have to complete at a registered site with an in person interview. I think it is good for 5 years. We think it's a benefit if you fly a couple of times a year. Just getting to be in the precheck lines and not having to take your shoes off is worth it to us. Mobile Passport is a phone app mananaged by US Customs. You basically enter all of the information from your passport and answer the standard entry questions that immigration will ask you. You also upload a phone of yourself. You then show your phone along with your passport when your enter the port. Our experience has been that you get to go to a fast line in the port if you have the app loaded. Another benefit is you can load multiple people traveling with you. So for my spouse and I we only need it on one phone. Both have good websites that can answer your questions. Hope this helps. To correct a little bit. Global entry is not through the TSA, it’s through customs and border patrol. It’s good for five years and also includes TSA precheck. And it is 99 dollars for the five year period. Precheck is only good for travel within or in some cases departing the US, while global entry as the name implies, is for when you are returning to the country. Also, with precheck at airports, children can come along in the line, but with global entry each member of the party regardless of age needs to have a global entry number. Baked Alaska and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Andrew72681 said: Right now where southwest goes out of in terminal 1 you can’t use precheck if you use clear. And on the global entry side, anyone who is thinking about precheck should go all the way to global entry. Think of it as three dollars a year that could save you nearly an hour sometimes. Wow. I’ve never seen a CLEAR site where you couldn’t use PreCheck. I agree....that’s the whole point ! Concur about Gobal Entry if you’re going to go to the trouble of getting PreCheck you might as well go just a couple of bucks more and get Global Entry. It’s certainly worth it and you CAN use GE at Port Everglades. It’s a huge time saver but as far as I know PE is the only port that uses GE. PoM claims to have I t but they never have the kiosk manned so for all practical purposes, it does not exist at PoM. 1 hour ago, Razerbkfan said: I agree with above that Global Entry helps with the airlines but doesn't apply to the port. Port Everglades does have a Global Entry kiosk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Wow. I’ve never seen a CLEAR site where you couldn’t use PreCheck. I agree....that’s the whole point ! Concur about Gobal Entry if you’re going to go to the trouble of getting PreCheck you might as well go just a couple of bucks more and get Global Entry. It’s certainly worth it and you CAN use GE at Port Everglades. It’s a huge time saver but as far as I know PE is the only port that uses GE. PoM claims to have I t but they never have the kiosk manned so for all practical purposes, it does not exist at PoM. Port Everglades does have a Global Entry kiosk. Norwegian has also said they’re adding it to their new terminal at Port Miami this fall, so hopefully it’ll spread across the other cruise lines. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaLivin Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 5 hours ago, Andrew72681 said: I just wish they’d add clear to more spots at FLL. Right now where southwest goes out of in terminal 1 you can’t use precheck if you use clear. Which seems to defeat the purpose, I’m looking to speed through, not wait longer and have to take off shoes and everything out of my bag. And on the global entry side, anyone who is thinking about precheck should go all the way to global entry. Think of it as three dollars a year that could save you nearly an hour sometimes. It’s is $15 more currently for global, but when we first got pre-check was all quite new and we still had kids at home and less travel freedom, so.... But next time we have to redo we will add global. I am all about adding on whatever I can I had to make things as quick as possible! When we got caught in the craziness that was gone Orlando airport in early Feb CLEAR cut off maybe an hour for us after standing in a mass of humans for 3.5. hours - you never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 34 minutes ago, 2Beeze said: It’s is $15 more currently for global, but when we first got pre-check was all quite new and we still had kids at home and less travel freedom, so.... But next time we have to redo we will add global. I am all about adding on whatever I can I had to make things as quick as possible! When we got caught in the craziness that was gone Orlando airport in early Feb CLEAR cut off maybe an hour for us after standing in a mass of humans for 3.5. hours - you never know! It used to drive me nuts when I’d travel with my family and have to go through the slow lanes. So even though my wife will only it 5 or 6 times a year, adding her as a clear family member was a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho and Barb Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Never done the global entry but have had TSA pre for many years. Not sure it would be worth is since TSA pre is free for me and haven't done much foreign travel lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 I have used Global Entry with some of the ports. Miami has signs up for it but never honors it ... Ft Lauderdale honored it (they didnt have a line for it but just walked you around the line to the front) .... i think Canaveral honored it but i havent sailed Canaveral in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 I'm looking at the website now, but I'm not seeing anything mentioning kids and teenagers: https://www.dhs.gov/trusted-traveler-programs#panel-cards I see this on If you are under the age of 18, you must have your parent or legal guardian's consent to participate in the program. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/eligibility So, son is 14, sounds like he needs to go through the process, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 We signed up our son at 14 the same time we did ours. We did a Europe trip that summer which made the Global portion well worth it over the regular precheck. Process was the same for him as it was for us, we schedule all our interviews at the same time/place and they were very "gentle" with their questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 1 hour ago, jticarruthers said: We signed up our son at 14 the same time we did ours. We did a Europe trip that summer which made the Global portion well worth it over the regular precheck. Process was the same for him as it was for us, we schedule all our interviews at the same time/place and they were very "gentle" with their questions. What sort of questions do they ask? I'm a boring person, my entire family is, but am interested. . . or is that one of those "if I tell you, I'll have to ... you"? I would think a legitimate answer to the question of why do you want this GE is "I really don't want to take time to wait in lines." Is that too flippant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, Baked Alaska said: What sort of questions do they ask? I'm a boring person, my entire family is, but am interested. . . or is that one of those "if I tell you, I'll have to ... you? I would think a legitimate answer to the question of why do you want this GE is "I really don't want to take time to wait in lines." Is that to flippant? It’s mostly things like have you ever been arrested? Is___ your current address? is ____ your name they already know all the answers, so just answer truthfully and you won’t have any problems. Also, be sure to lotion up your hands for the few days prior if you have dry skin. My mother is on blood thinners, so fingerprints are always a problem. If you know it already will be they sell a product called Cornhuskers lotion that helps a lot of people Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 26 minutes ago, Baked Alaska said: What sort of questions do they ask? I'm a boring person, my entire family is, but am interested. . . or is that one of those "if I tell you, I'll have to ... you? I would think a legitimate answer to the question of why do you want this GE is "I really don't want to take time to wait in lines." Is that to flippant? Also, for anyone thinking it’s time for a new credit card and also thinking about global entry, consider one of the cards that covers your global entry expense. The Amex platinum for example pay for one global entry membership every five years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 8 hours ago, Andrew72681 said: Also, be sure to lotion up your hands for the few days prior if you have dry skin. My mother is on blood thinners, so fingerprints are always a problem. If you know it already will be they sell a product called Cornhuskers lotion that helps a lot of people Mine were done electronically - does that make a difference (regarding dryness?), Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandA Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Just had our Global Entry interview, last Thursday. Made two appointments for DW and I and they took us at the same time, the questions were very benign. Casual questions we weren't put under bright lights . Just answer honestly as was said before they already know the answers. We were told to expect an email in 2 weeks and the cards should be received in 4 weeks. In addition to fingerprints they will snap a picture. We were not asked why we wanted it but my honest answer would have been "so I don't have to take my shoes and belt off". WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiel53 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I have Pre-check and I would have Global Entry if I didn't have to drive 2 hours each way to get it. I do wish there were more locations available, On my last cruise, which was Harmony in January, there was no line for the mobile app, which I also have. I am guessing it's because we were off the ship right after 6:30AM and were not with tons of people. I am hoping that in June on Allure it will be close to the same thing as once again, I have an early flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew72681 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 55 minutes ago, Katiel53 said: I have Pre-check and I would have Global Entry if I didn't have to drive 2 hours each way to get it. I do wish there were more locations available, On my last cruise, which was Harmony in January, there was no line for the mobile app, which I also have. I am guessing it's because we were off the ship right after 6:30AM and were not with tons of people. I am hoping that in June on Allure it will be close to the same thing as once again, I have an early flight. One thing to kee in mind is that most major airports offer “on-arrival” global entry where you can complete your in person appointment when you fly back into the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Andrew72681 said: One thing to kee in mind is that most major airports offer “on-arrival” global entry where you can complete your in person appointment when you fly back into the country. I haven't heard of this before. That's pretty cool ! We are lucky. Our CBP location for GE is at Dulles Airport which is only a 20 min drive for us. I do feel for those people who do not an office nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Looks like people beat me to it but yes the questions for us were very benign, more of the "are you really you" kind. I do know a friend though that failed to disclose a legal issue (innocently, thought that since it was so old it had "cleared") but they jumped him hard on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiel53 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 7:22 PM, Andrew72681 said: One thing to kee in mind is that most major airports offer “on-arrival” global entry where you can complete your in person appointment when you fly back into the country. Thanks for the info, but I won't be flying back into the country until my family goes to England and Scotland a year from this summer. I may have to see if I can talk my family into taking a trip to get the Global Entry between now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 Global Entry is well worth the few extra $. And any travel you may have to do to obtain it is so worth it. The pay off to not have to wait in long lines is worth any trouble in obtaining G E. And yes corn huskers works for me when I have to be finger printed. I learned that many years ago. Their is nothing like starting or ending a trip and not having to wait in long lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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